Well, I echo most if not all the sentiments here. Although I am still thinking about what Chazzbo is saying...yes, thats okay.Intersting perspective Chazz..!Big$$ jobs that have gone away, kids, ect...upgraditis that only seems to temporarily satsify, yet not fufill the quest. I think Mingles gets it perfectly. Im now back to a simple, yet very satisfying set up after years of changes that have drained my wallet and cost me in part a marriage. But, hey... just look at all my feedback!!! what a "reward"..not that its not nice to have. At least I can be trusted I suppose..but, If I had the chance to do it all over knowing what I know now..I'd have bought my Quads first and never have sold my old CAL Icon cd player and save much time,$$$, and might even have prevented that hernia and neck disc fusion too! ;-)...Nice post. something to think about.
I've reached the beginning of the end - I hope
I've been into this crazy hobby for the last 26 years now and as everyone who's been hooked, the path to audio bliss could be an elusive one. The upgrade bug always seems to bite us every now and then. Well, I think I can finally say that I have reached complete satisfaction with the audio system I currently have:
Solilquy 5.3 speakers
Transparent Music Wave Plus speaker cables
Musical Fidelity A300 integrated amp
Sonoran Desert Signature rca interconnects
EAD DSP 7000mk3
PS Audio Xstream digital cable
Esoteric D500 transport
VPI Aries Scout turtable with Dynavector 10x5 cartridge sitting on a Brigth Star Audio Big Rock platform
Discovery signature rca interconnects
Monster Cable HTS 3500mk2 power conditioner
This system is by no means the most expensive I've had over the years, but for some synergistic reason, it delivers music like I've never experienced before. Sure, it could have a more solid, controlled and deeper low end. Sure, it could have a more extended highs. Sure, it could have a cleaner midrange....more of this and more of that - but do I look for more when I listen to it? I can unhesitatingly say NO. Is this the end of the seemingly endless journey of audio nirvana? I certainly hope so.......ahhh...the pain I feel on some of Chet Baker's solo trumpet....the energy behind Jack DeJohnette's drums...this is MUSIC at its best.
Curious as to how some of you have arrived and ended your journey......
Solilquy 5.3 speakers
Transparent Music Wave Plus speaker cables
Musical Fidelity A300 integrated amp
Sonoran Desert Signature rca interconnects
EAD DSP 7000mk3
PS Audio Xstream digital cable
Esoteric D500 transport
VPI Aries Scout turtable with Dynavector 10x5 cartridge sitting on a Brigth Star Audio Big Rock platform
Discovery signature rca interconnects
Monster Cable HTS 3500mk2 power conditioner
This system is by no means the most expensive I've had over the years, but for some synergistic reason, it delivers music like I've never experienced before. Sure, it could have a more solid, controlled and deeper low end. Sure, it could have a more extended highs. Sure, it could have a cleaner midrange....more of this and more of that - but do I look for more when I listen to it? I can unhesitatingly say NO. Is this the end of the seemingly endless journey of audio nirvana? I certainly hope so.......ahhh...the pain I feel on some of Chet Baker's solo trumpet....the energy behind Jack DeJohnette's drums...this is MUSIC at its best.
Curious as to how some of you have arrived and ended your journey......